1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Toyota Crown (49 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Toyota Crown (108 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1956 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
